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James Pecora Obituary
Lansing, Michigan
Age 71, passed away April 3, 2014. He was born July 23, 1942, in Lansing, son of Vincent and Assunta (Baldino) Pecora.
Jim graduated from Resurrection Parish High School and was a member of St. Mary Cathedral. He retired from the City of Lansing. In his retirement he became an author of two books, "Dead End" and "One Way" and was a great storyteller and an avid letter writer. Jim was a great people person who was respected by many for his advice and fair dealings.
He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Gloria; children, Kathleen (James) Ellis, James V. (Sandra), and Kristina; grandchildren, Anthony and Katelyn; brothers, Gerald and John (Aileen); sister, Gina; and his mother, Assunta Pecora. He was preceded in death by his father Vincent Pecora.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Msgr. Bernard Reilly at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 7, 2014, at St. Mary Cathedral, 219 Seymour Ave., Lansing. The Rite of Committal will take place in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 6th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Rosary at 7:30 p.m., at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent Catholic Charities.
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May 28, 2014
Gloria,
We are sorry for your loss. We really enjoyed the times that we had with Jim. We will really miss seeing him at the Good Hart General Store. We consider him a GREAT person and a WONDERFUL friend. Heaven has a GREAT addition. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Gloria.
Don & Judy Gillespie
Always the storyteller
May 4, 2014
...especially at Christmas
May 4, 2014
Ever the comedian ....
May 4, 2014
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Sweethearts for over 50 years; married for 48
May 4, 2014
Best friends
May 4, 2014
Reunited with family in Italy
May 4, 2014
A novelist is born
May 4, 2014
The trip of a lifetime
May 4, 2014
A dream achieved ....
May 4, 2014
James J. Pecora
May 4, 2014
Kate & Pierce Kent
April 23, 2014
Gloria - Deepest sympathy to yourself, your children (especially Kristina, who we remember from school days) and to your grandchildren. Jim was a kind and decent fellow and his passing has no doubt left a void: May it be filled with your good memories of a lifetime together. God bless you.
Lynn Nee
April 20, 2014
Gloria - I am so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. Many condolences.
Merry Christmas Dad!
April 14, 2014
Happy Birthday Papa!
April 14, 2014
Our Happy World Traveler
April 14, 2014
Pecora Family (2010)
April 14, 2014
Jim & Gloria (2010)
April 14, 2014
Christine Hall
April 10, 2014
Dear Gloria, Gerald. John
I am so sorry to hear about Jim. I always had a lot of respect for the your family and appreciated the service you all provided the old neighborhood with your grocery store.
God bless and comfort you. Christine Hall (Old Neighborhood off Grand River)
April 10, 2014
Gloria,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep Jim and you and your family in our prayers.
Steve and Chris Kennedy
Bob Sparks
April 7, 2014
Gloria, sorry for your loss.
Kim Swan
April 7, 2014
Gloria, so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim Swan
Sharon Graham
April 7, 2014
Gloria.....i am so sorry for your loss of Jim. He was a wonderful husband to you glo. The years have gone too fast. I send my prayers and love to you! Your friend Sharon (Jim will be with you everyday from heaven)
April 6, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Gloria and family.
Mike and Rose Perrelli
Ana Garcia Selkow
April 6, 2014
Jerry,John, so sorry for your loss. Will keep you and family in my prayers.
Knud Hansen
April 5, 2014
Gloria, what sad news. Our thoughts are with you and family. Knud
April 5, 2014
Dear Gloria and Family,
My deepest sympathies and best wishes to all of you. You lost a loving family man and many of us lost a best friend.
Love,
Vinny Nosal
April 5, 2014
Oh my gosh Gloria, I'm so very sorry to hear of the death of your beloved husband and friend. I know it must not seem real to you at this time. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Lorna Maynard Grindel
Tom & Joyce Thelen
April 5, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to Gloria and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim was a kind, considerate person and will be missed.
Judy Fortino
April 5, 2014
Thoughts and prayers for Jim you and your children. He fought a good fight but now he is in Heaven with the Lord. Hope he says hi to John and others up there. I read what he said and what a way to go knowing that he would be with the Lord. Strong as always.
Judy Magee
April 5, 2014
Dear Gloria and family, Please accept my deepest sympathy in the death of your dear husband and father. May Jesus comfort you in your grief and sorrow, and ease your pain. Love and prayers, Judy Magee
Susan (Heffron) & Tom Hajec
April 5, 2014
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. I enjoyed seeing Jim at the RHS luncheons.
Mary Boyer Joslyn
April 5, 2014
Jim was a steadfast leader of our class (R60). It is difficult to realize that he has been taken from this world, but I trust he is resting in the Everlasting Arms. Great job Jim! Love and prayers to Gloria and family. Mary Boyer Joslyn
Tracy Kutas-Bunner
April 5, 2014
Dear Gloria, Kathy, Jim, and Kristina, I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a great guy and I'm so happy for all the memories our two families will always have together. I love you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Maryellen Cook
April 5, 2014
Gloria and family, we are shocked and saddened by your loss. The world's loss is heaven's gain. May God give you peace. Love, Maryellen and Paul
Terry Becker
April 5, 2014
It is very true Jim was a man that treated people fair. I never worked directly for Jim at the City, but I knew him well. He was a person you could always approach for advice, whether you liked the answer or not. It was a blessing to know him.
April and Ron Gill
April 4, 2014
So sorry. Jim was just the best
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